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"Fight Like A Girl" Song with Lyrics by BomShel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWZ1A-CbJA
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Face Book
All you ladies are welcome to be my friend on Face Book. Just search for Carlene Mullins, and I'm in Dallas/Ft Worth Texas, if there are a ton of them. I just have one request......I don't post anything about cancer on my FB page/wall. There are a lot of people who don't know I'm sick and I surely don't want them to find…
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Doxil and Prozac
Hi All My wife is 6 years since first diagnosis of OVCA stage 3c. She has just finished Gemzar+Carbo+Avastin (3rd chemo course) with continueation of Avastin for 3 more cycles and the CA-125 has been clibing for the last 2 month to 600. So the Docs have decided to start her on Doxil. I have found out from previous posts…
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intro from a newbie
Hi all I’ve been lurking & joined a few weeks ago - I couldn’t figure out how to post a new topic- a few nights ago I found chat & people there told me how- I want & need to get active & involved on this site.I am 61 with 2 grown daughters- previous hysterectomy due prolapse – doc the left ovaries in due to age: hot…
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Just thought I'd let you know
Hi guys just thought I'd give you all an update on my 'journey' As some of you may be aware I was dx with breast ca in 2000 had lumpectomy and chemoradiotherapy and have been having regular 6 monthly checks ever since all been ok up till now - just been dx with DCIS (ducal carcinoma in situ) thankfully this is PRE cancer…
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No bowel obstruction, but miserable
Hello all, This is my first post. My mom was diagnosed in May 2011, and it's been a rough two years. She never achieved a full remission, and her longest stretch off of chemo was 6 months (she's in chemo currently...on her fourth drug, I believe). Good digestion has always been a struggle through the chemo. She would find…
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DR APTE at Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa
Hello Sisters, I am consulting with Dr. Apte at Moffitt in Tampa on Tuesday regarding full hysterectomy and removal of ovaries due to early stage ovarian cancer. I have looked online at his ratings on heathgrades and vitals.com and he had two terrible ratings(and no positive). I am hoping those were the only two…
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Cr 125
Well my mom who is 83 just finished her 3 rounds of taxol. At the end of each of the rounds cr 125 scores were 62 t0 59 to 66 to 77 and I am expecting this last test to be at 90 or more. Prior to the taxol she was on taxol avastin her test scores were 310 to132 to 77 to 62 then she had a seizure and went in to the…
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Alexandra, thinking of you
Hi Alexandra, I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and sending you sweet gentle hugs. I'll keep you close tomorrow as you have your biopsy. Strength and Humor Lisha
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Happy Saturday - some medical funnies
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PARP drug
I know many of our sisters are on PARP trials . This is fantastic news on the phase 2 PARP BMN 673 for breast cancer. Yes, breast, but read on. I was told that the OVCA results were expected to be released shortly and are as good or better. It seems the BMN 673 had a 50% response rate with numerous "complete" responses.…
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PARP inhibitors and ovarian cancer
Someone just posted this on the Uterine Cancer Board, and it is such hopeful news for ovarian cancer that I had to pop over and make sure you all saw it too: Here's a link to the article discussing PARP inhibitors and the recent study results reported by Robert Bazell, NBC's Chief Science and Health Correspondent:…
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Totally pathetic question!
Hi people - I KNOW this is a ridiculous & pathetic question but HOW do I get my CSN picture the right way round??? It's driving me nuts!!!! Michelle x
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Strides for Hope
Hugh Jackman and my husband walked with me. All the women at my gyno-oncology office were there, too! Beautiful morning! Grateful to be able to enjoy it all.
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September 6, 2013 Wear Teal
Friday, September 6th is wear teal day to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness. I am so excited to be alive and able to wear teal!! Remember to wear your teal!
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Questions from a caregiver
My wife had ovarian cancer in 2011, had everything removed and went thur chemo, and at the end of the chemo she was cancer free. 6 months later she had breast cancer, in 2012 she had her breast removed and done chemo and radilation. and again they told her the cancer was gone. Now 8 months later in 2013 they told her that…
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Blessed
I found out December16th I had cancer...after chemo , surgery and more chemo my CA125 is a 3...Changing my lifestyle and diet to try and keep it that way. I Feel blessed...Stage 4 Survivor.
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STILL STABLE!!!
Hi Ladies. I had ct scans yesterday. Disease remains stable. I've had 8 rounds of Doxil. He said we will continue on this same treatment schedule and scan again after 3 or 4 more treatments. So thankful. Hope all of you have a great day and upcoming holiday weekend!! Carla
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Happy New Year!
To those of you who are jewish, and those of you who aren't, I wish you all a l'Shana Tovah! HAPPY NEW YEAR MAY YOU HAVE A YEAR FILLED WITH SWEETNESS AND JOY! Susan
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Dogs sniff out ovarian cancer
Hello ladies, my friend sent me the interesting article (hopefully you can click through to below or you may need to copy and paste) about dogs being able to sniff out ovarian cancer. No mention of how "soon" they would catch it but wish these dogs were everywhere!…
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18 weekly carbo/ taxol chemo treament - did anyone have to take neupogen vaccines to do the 18 wk re
New to CSN. Just got port put in yesteday. Taking pain medication due to the discomfort and pain from the install. No fever or anything. Just sore and having trouble turning my head. Want to see if anyone has experience or is going through the 18 weekly chemo regimen. Side effects. Can you work? I am a mother of 2 young…
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Checking In
Hi All.. Just wanted to check in and let you know I did not fall off the face of the earth. Things have been CRAZY. I got a new job, school started, sports are in high gear, etc. First the job...While sick, as you all kno, we spend AlOT of time in doctor's offices. I grew to like all the woman who worked in each of the…
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So many questions
Hello its been awhile since ive had so many questions and concerns. Im currently in treatment again i made it 11 months before having to start over. I started on carboplatanum for 1 treatment then i had severe reaction im currently taking Avastin, ive done 5 rounds of that and at the 4 round my numbers went from 28 to 86.…
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Olaparib update
Just checking in with 4 month results of being on olaparib. Ca 125 has went from 247 to 16! Never got that low with frontline chemo. I'm thrilled it is working. I will continue to stay on it as long as it is working. Thanks for reading and your support:).
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New member and searching for answers
I'm new to this site, found it while researching for answers to better understand the tests my dr is ordering and what he is telling me. Basically I am at the point of having a ca125 test done. He says it's just a precaution and that he thinks that the 'complex' cyst I have is probably benign. He said if my numbers come…
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Turning 60 today and happy to be getting older!
Hello ladies, celebrating life by turning 60 today. Never thought I would be so happy to get older but it has been a hell of a year! This has already been the most wonderful birthday ever. Thank you all for your support, guidance, wisdom and information along the way. It has helped me navigate through this maze of…
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I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
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Happy Labor Day!
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Naturopath Update
For those of you who have seen my posts about my naturopath, the one who is a 22 year survivor of stage IV ovarian cancer, and the one who I credit with keeping me NED for 3 1/2 years, and counting, she will not be taking new patients after November, for an indefinite period of time. So, if you've been thinking…
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Clear Cell 3C- Just finished chemo
Trying to not think about it too much but enjoy life. Totally content with my life before I was diagnoseed in Feb. 2013. Just finished chemo last week and CT Scan in 2 weeks. It stinks that everything I hear or read is so negative and extra grim with clear cell. Holding on hope that I am not a statistic. I am in God's…